Thursday digest

Dean Snyder on docetic offertory prayers: "Docetic offertory prayers imply that the money inside the envelopes in the offering plates is unimportant, even embarrassing." (subscription required)

Lillian Daniel reviews James Howell's new book on preaching: "I knew my worst sermon was going to be terrible before I preached it. I want to hold myself to a higher standard, and James Howell's book offers the inspiration to get me there." (subscription required)